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PVT Richard Channing Baylor

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PVT Richard Channing Baylor

Birth
Virginia, USA
Death
29 Nov 1863 (aged 23–24)
Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Burial
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Hailed by General McClellan for bravery in crossing the lines at Auburn to warn General Lee of the critical situation of General Stuart's command. Mentioned repeatedly in "Bull Run to Bull Run; or, Four Years in the Army of Northern Virginia," written by his brother George (and available for reading on the Internet Archive).

Killed at Parker's Store near Fredericksburg, Virginia a little over three months after marrying.Member Co B, 12th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, Rosser's Brigade, Army Of Northern Virginia. CSA. Killed in action at Parker's Store Virginia. This memorial was created by Bill Jordan, after the original memorial created by former contributors Stars & Bars was deleted by them, leaving no memorial on FAG.
Hailed by General McClellan for bravery in crossing the lines at Auburn to warn General Lee of the critical situation of General Stuart's command. Mentioned repeatedly in "Bull Run to Bull Run; or, Four Years in the Army of Northern Virginia," written by his brother George (and available for reading on the Internet Archive).

Killed at Parker's Store near Fredericksburg, Virginia a little over three months after marrying.Member Co B, 12th Virginia Cavalry Regiment, Rosser's Brigade, Army Of Northern Virginia. CSA. Killed in action at Parker's Store Virginia. This memorial was created by Bill Jordan, after the original memorial created by former contributors Stars & Bars was deleted by them, leaving no memorial on FAG.


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